US Bridges

N Mccall Ave over Fresno Canal

Fair

Fresno County, California · 0.2 MI South of Mckinley · Structure no. 42C0183

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
47 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,040
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Mccall Ave over Fresno Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying N Mccall Ave over Fresno Canal in Fresno County, California. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 5,040 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,147 by 2043. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesN Mccall Ave
CrossesFresno Canal
Location0.2 MI South of Mckinley
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFresno County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates36.76193, -119.61007
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,040 (2012)
Projected traffic6,147 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N Mccall Ave over Fresno Canal built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Mccall Ave over Fresno Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does N Mccall Ave over Fresno Canal carry?

About 5,040 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is N Mccall Ave over Fresno Canal?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns N Mccall Ave over Fresno Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.